1963 Buick Riviera vs. 1968 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1968 Ford Zephyr is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Buick Riviera (321 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 606 kg more than 1968 Ford Zephyr. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1963 Buick Riviera (603 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Buick Riviera | 1968 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Riviera | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1963 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1254 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 40 L |